Make and TakesIdeas and Crafty Tidbits for Home, Family, and Fun

Yet another recipe made from a cake mix. I am all about the ease of things and I totally go for the recipes with the fewest ingredients. Here is a great recipe for the cookie: Snickerdoodle. They are rolled in sugar and cinnamon for extra sparkle. Look how they crackle when they’re cooked!

Snicker Doodles

1 box cake mix

1/3 c. oil

2 [...] Continue Reading…

I know you have some crayons that are short, stubby, paper gone or in shreds. Perfect crayons don’t last long. I had a Kindergarten student who would throw a fit when the point off her crayon was dull! My daughter likes to bite off the ends, yum! Or she likes to use them to draw on the toys and [...] Continue Reading…

I am involved in a crafter’s swap called the Back 2 School Swap. I did a similar swap earlier called My Favorite Things Swap. I loved it so much, I had to be involved with it again. This time it has been organized by a different blogger, but just as much fun to do.

Here is how these swaps work. [...] Continue Reading…

As the wedding season of Summer comes to a close, the new Fall and Winter weddings are ever approaching. There is always the question of what to get the new happy couple. Bridal Registrys are always helpful, but it is fun to be unique. You can make your own greeting card that is Hand-stitched by you.

Here is my free [...] Continue Reading…

I was running and running and running. I really felt like Forrest this last weekend as my family and I ran the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon. We ran 197 miles in the most beautiful areas of Oregon. From Mount Hood, through Portland, country roads, and finishing at the beach. It was so hard, but worth every [...] Continue Reading…

I have always struggled with what to make for dinner, but who doesn’t. I open the fridge and it’s a big blur. If I don’t already have in mind what to make, then it is the first thing that I can grab, like eggs, hot dogs, mac n cheese, grilled cheeses, tuna, and cereal. Those are the staple Fast [...] Continue Reading…

I have had blog envy before, and now I have it again. There are just too many great people out there in bloggerspace. Why would I go spend $8 on a movie, when I can sit and read blogs instead!! Just kidding, Honey! No, I love to get out and I love a good movie. But, I love good [...] Continue Reading…

My daughter’s nickname is Tinkerbell, named by her Grandpa. It fits her to a tee. Sweet and cute, but also, sassy and feisty. This year we had a Tinkerbell party for her 2 year old birthday.

Here are a few of the past cupcakes my kids have had for their birthdays. I wish I was better at decorating cakes, I [...] Continue Reading…

Yet another post about great Etsy finds. I am just amazed at the creativity and talent that crafters have at Etsy. Here are a few Fab Finds from Etsy shops.
Madison Craft Studio
Beautiful pendants with so many styles. Classic to contemporary arts and crafts… is what this great shop has. I will be purchasing many of these for fun friend [...] Continue Reading…

I am a total sucker for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. And I have been going more lately per the kiddie’s request. Okay, twist my arm… I guess I could order a Filet-O-Fish… make that a combo meal… and Super Size it… please.

I love it so much that I wanted to have it all the time. So I came up with this [...] Continue Reading…